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Asian bond issuers have finally decided to venture back into the market with a trio of investment grade names opening books to dollar deals. Export-Import Bank of China (Chexim), Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and Korea Development Bank are vying for attention in the first test of investor demand in three weeks.

The Export-Import Bank of China (Chexim) has mandated banks for a US dollar bond, which will be issued under an MTN programme that comes backed by loans.

Shenzhen Expressway Company is set to make its debut in the international bond market after scheduling investor meetings to start on Monday, September 7.

Citic Capital Holdings has wrapped up its latest fundraising at HK$3bn ($387m), higher than the launch size of HK$1.80bn thanks to solid demand. The outcome was largely predicted by bankers as the company’s previous loan too was oversubscribed.

In this round-up, Russian bank VTB tightens co-operation with China Development Bank, latest Hong Kong and Singapore deposit data, the Azeri state oil fund reports first holdings of RMB in its foreign currency reserves, and Bank of China and China Construction Bank H1 2015 reports highlight progress in cross-border RMB business.

Cigarette maker Philip Morris flagged off pre-deal investor education for an up to Rph26.70tr ($1.92bn) follow-on transaction in its Indonesian subsidiary HM Sampoerna on September 2, with the process set to run for two weeks.

Property developer HKR International has increased the size of its borrowing to HK$8bn ($1.032bn) to accommodate the 14 lenders that have formed the syndicate group.

In this round-up, Macau’s RMB trade settlement hits a new record, RMB deposits in Taiwan see a tiny drop, Bank of China’s international RMB usage index climbs again and CSRC publishes its updated list of new RQFII quota licences.

A $1.5bn chunk of financing backing the acquisition of the LED and automotive lighting division of Dutch company Philips has become a talking point because of its low amortisation and seven-year tenor. Syndication has closed for the deal, but it was too aggressive for some, as Shruti Chaturvedi reports.

Syndication has closed for a $1.5bn portion of a $1.93bn financing for the acquisition of Dutch company Philips’ LED component and automotive lighting business.The deal became a talking point among bankers, as it featured very low amortisation and a seven year tenor, which was considered aggressive by some.

Hong Kong-listed Chong Hing Bank is bringing a rights issue to investors as it seeks to bolster its capital position. The lender plans to issue one rights share for every two existing shares, which will raise HK$3.71bn ($478.64m).

HNA Capital successfully wrapped up its first dollar bond issue on August 11. The debutant's deal was the only one in the market, after it was assured that a private bank rebate and juicy pricing could draw demand.